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Serie A | Sun 16 Aug, 22:30

Vitoria v Botafogo Stats

Data last updated: Sat 15 Aug 2026, 07:45 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Botafogo hosts Vitoria in a crucial Serie A clash at the Estádio Nilton Santos, with both sides level on points and seeking to climb the mid-table. Coming off narrow wins after the World Cup break, Botafogo aims to leverage their home unbeaten run and attacking momentum, while Vitoria looks to overcome their defensive struggles on the road. This fixture promises intense midfield battles and physical duels, particularly in central defence, as both teams push for supremacy in a tightly packed league.

BT4Y lean · price warning

Gabriel Justino faces a demanding physical duel in Botafogo’s central defence, making 1+ fouls committed a sensible inclusion

  • Price warning: current odds imply about 44%, above the 27% model chance, so this is a football-led pick rather than a clear value bet; reduce stake or wait for a better price.
  • Both teams have identical records and points, highlighting the fixture's competitive balance.
  • Botafogo's home form is strong, unbeaten in 11 of last 13 league matches at Estádio Nilton Santos.
  • Vitoria concedes an average of 2.44 goals per away game, indicating defensive vulnerabilities.
  • Gabriel Justino's defensive workload is expected to be high due to Vitoria's direct and physical attacking style.
Price warning

Gabriel Justino faces a demanding physical duel in Botafogo’s central defence, making 1+ fouls committed a sensible inclusion is still the main football pick, but the current price is short: the market implies about 44% while the model sits nearer 27% (-16.5 pts). Keep staking reduced or wait for a better price unless final team news strengthens the selection. Better value alternative: Botafogo Draw No Bet shows a +15 pts edge at 2.1.

Why This Pick Is Price-Sensitive

Football case vs market price

Gabriel Justino is central to Botafogo's defense and is likely to face intense physical challenges from Vitoria's aggressive forwards, making at least one foul committed a realistic expectation. The model rates this pick with moderate based on Justino's active defensive role and Vitoria's frequent attacking duels, which often force defenders into fouls. The data quality is solid, supporting a clear tactical scenario where Justino's fouls reflect the match's physical nature rather than recklessness.

Price / value27% model chance vs 44% implied (-16.5 pts)
Negative
Defensive workloadJustino has 45 defensive contributions in limited minutes
Strong positive
Opponent attacking styleVitoria averages 46.66 dangerous attacks per game
Strong positive
Physical duel frequencyJustino contests 20 duels with 62.5% success rate
Positive
Model confidence48% confidence in pick
Neutral

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Gabriel Justino's role in Botafogo's central defense places him at the heart of physical battles against Vitoria's direct attackers. His proactive defensive style and the visitors' aggressive offense make a foul likely. This pick reflects both tactical necessity and statistical evidence of frequent duels, making it a sensible inclusion for this fixture.

Main risk

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Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Defensive duel intensity and foul likelihood

“Justino's defensive presence will be tested heavily by Vitoria's forward line, and his fouling is a natural consequence of his active role in breaking up attacks under pressure.”

Key Data Signals

Gabriel Justino faces a demanding physical duel in Botafogo’s central defence, making 1+ fouls committed a sensible inclusion evidence

Both teams have identical records and points, highlighting the fixture's competitive balance.

Botafogo's home form is strong, unbeaten in 11 of last 13 league matches at Estádio Nilton Santos.

Vitoria concedes an average of 2.44 goals per away game, indicating defensive vulnerabilities.

Gabriel Justino's defensive workload is expected to be high due to Vitoria's direct and physical attacking style.

What To Watch In The Data

Gabriel Justino faces a demanding physical duel in Botafogo’s central defence, making 1+ fouls committed a sensible inclusion notes

  • In the last 10 meetings, the average goals per match is 1.5, indicating relatively low-scoring games.
  • Botafogo's 40% Over 2.5 goals rate contrasts with Vitoria's 20%, suggesting a moderate tempo with potential for tight defensive battles, reinforcing the likelihood of physical duels and fouls in central areas.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Vitoria4.4
Avg corners for
Botafogo5.2
Vitoria9.2
Avg total corners
Botafogo12
Vitoria1.2
Avg yellow cards
Botafogo3.6
Vitoria10
Avg shots
Botafogo15.4
Best odds for this sectionOver 10.5 CornersBetfred guide price · Highlighted because this is the strongest available price in this section.
2.1
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Over 5.5 CardsBetUK guide price
2.1
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Botafogo's higher average shots (15.4) and corners (5.2) indicate sustained pressure and attacking territory, which will force Vitoria into defensive fouls and cards. Botafogo's aggressive style and Vitoria's 1.2 yellow cards per game suggest a physical contest with multiple fouls and disciplinary actions likely.

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Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Vitoria0.2
Avg goals scored
Botafogo1
Vitoria1.6
Avg goals conceded
Botafogo0.8
Vitoria0%
BTTS rate
Botafogo60%
Vitoria20%
Over 2.5 goals
Botafogo40%
Best odds for this sectionUnder 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · Model 66% vs implied 56% · edge +10.4 pts
1.8
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BTTS NoBetfred guide price · model 57%
2
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 47%
1.75
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 22%
3.5
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 36%
2
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 54%
1.3
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Both teams show contrasting goal trends: Botafogo averages 1 goal per match with a 60% BTTS rate, while Vitoria struggles offensively with 0.2 goals and 0% BTTS recently. This suggests a game where Botafogo's attack dominates, but Vitoria's defensive frailties may limit goal exchanges, impacting overall BTTS likelihood.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Market odds

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Best odds for this sectionBotafogo Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 63% vs implied 48% · edge +15 pts
2.1
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Botafogo to WinBet365 guide price · model 47%
3.1
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 47%
1.75
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Vitoria Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 45%
1.7
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 22%
3.4
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 36%
2
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Vitoria to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%
2.3
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The market for Justino committing at least one foul is well aligned with the tactical context, reflecting the expected physical nature of the match. Pricing appears reasonable given the defensive demands placed on him, with no significant value warning noted, making this a straightforward selection based on match dynamics.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Vitoria

LLLDW
Last 51W 1D 3L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 2D 5L
09 Aug 2026A Flamengo0-2
30 Jul 2026H Palmeiras0-4
26 Jul 2026A Remo0-2
23 Jul 2026A Botafogo0-0
16 Jul 2026H Vasco DA Gama1-0

Botafogo

DWDWL
Last 52W 2D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 5D 2L
09 Aug 2026H Fluminense1-1
26 Jul 2026A Cruzeiro1-0
23 Jul 2026H Vitoria0-0
16 Jul 2026H Santos2-1
30 May 2026A Bahia1-2
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBetfred guide price · Model 79% vs implied 64% · edge +15 pts
1.57
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Botafogo Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 63%
2.1
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Botafogo to WinBet365 guide price · model 47%
3.1
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Vitoria Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 45%
1.7
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 22%
3.4
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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 49%
1.36
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Vitoria to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%
2.3
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Recent form data shows Botafogo with 8 points from their last matches and a stronger defensive record conceding 0.8 goals per game, while Vitoria has struggled with only 4 points and 1.6 goals conceded per match. This form disparity suggests Botafogo will press aggressively, increasing defensive challenges for Justino and the likelihood of fouls.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

0Vitoria wins
5Draws
5Botafogo wins
23 Jul 2026Botafogo v Vitoria0-0
09 Nov 2025Vitoria v Botafogo0-0
17 Jul 2025Botafogo v Vitoria0-0
23 Nov 2024Botafogo v Vitoria1-1
12 Jul 2024Vitoria v Botafogo0-1
22 May 2024Vitoria v Botafogo1-2
Best odds for this sectionBotafogo to WinBet365 guide price · Model 47% vs implied 32% · edge +15 pts
3.1
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 47%
1.75
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 22%
3.4
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 36%
2
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Vitoria to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%
2.3
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The head-to-head record over 10 matches shows a low average goal count of 1.5, reflecting cautious encounters. This historical trend supports a match where defensive solidity and physical challenges dominate, aligning with the expectation that Justino will engage in fouls as part of his defensive duties.
Season team stats

Serie A

Vitoria22
Played
Botafogo21
Vitoria1
Avg goals for
Botafogo1.7
Vitoria1.5
Avg goals against
Botafogo1.6
Vitoria8
Clean sheets
Botafogo3
Best odds for this sectionBotafogo Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 63% vs implied 48% · edge +15 pts
2.1
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Botafogo to WinBet365 guide price · model 47%
3.1
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Vitoria Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 45%
1.7
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Vitoria to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%
2.3
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Over the season, Botafogo leads with 33 goals scored and maintains a solid defensive record, while Vitoria's away form is weak, conceding 2.44 goals per game. This imbalance places defensive players like Justino under pressure to disrupt attacks, supporting the expectation of fouls committed in high-intensity defensive actions.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
9Botafogo30218672
13Vitoria26227510-11
Botafogo sits 9th with 30 points, slightly ahead of Vitoria in 13th with 26 points, reflecting a tight mid-table battle. The standings underscore the importance of this fixture for both teams to improve their league position, likely intensifying physical contests and defensive duels involving players like Justino.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

20%Vitoria Over 2.5
40%Botafogo Over 2.5
1.5H2H avg goals
In the last 10 meetings, the average goals per match is 1.5, indicating relatively low-scoring games. Botafogo's 40% Over 2.5 goals rate contrasts with Vitoria's 20%, suggesting a moderate tempo with potential for tight defensive battles, reinforcing the likelihood of physical duels and fouls in central areas.

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